The Magick Kitchen Podcast
Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles discuss magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and other topics at the intersection of witchcraft and everyday life. Leandra is a Modern Witch, Priestess, and Master Herbalist based in South-Central Pennsylvania, with a blog that grew into a top podcast in religion and spirituality. She is also the author of several books on Witchcraft and shadow work, and hand-blends loose-leaf teas at The Witchwood Teahouse. Together, they explore personal experiences and interests of the magickal community.
Episodes
Prosperity Spells, Wealth & the Evil Eye with Judika Illes
Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to be prosperous, and how can witchcraft help us cultivate lasting prosperity rather than constantly chasing money?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome bestselling author and occult scholar Judika Illes to explore prosperity magic, money spells, and her new Prosperity Spells oracle deck.Together, they dis
Mushroom Wisdom & Right Relationship with Madison Murphy Barney
Send us Fan MailWhat can mushrooms teach us about being human—and about finding our way back into relationship with the world around us?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome author and doula Madison Murphy Barney to explore the ideas behind Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms. Madison shares how mushrooms and mycelial networks offer a powerful
Solitary Witchcraft, Community & Finding Your People
Send us Fan MailCan you practice witchcraft alone without becoming isolated?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the balance between solitary witchcraft and spiritual community. They talk about why a solitary practice can be deeply meaningful while still leaving room for covens, festivals, public rituals, workshops, and other forms of connection
Plant Spirit Medicine & Psychedelics with Coby Michael
Send us Fan MailWhat changes when psychoactive and poisonous plants are approached as spirits and ceremonial allies rather than simply substances?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome occult herbalist and author Coby Michael for a candid conversation about plant spirit medicine, psychedelics, ritual entheogens, poisonous plants, and sacred ceremo
Divination, Omens & Animism with Joanna Farrar
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when divination moves beyond the tarot table and into relationship with the living world?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Joanna Farrar, author of The Diviner’s Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes, and Pendulums, for a rich conversation about divination, animism, omens, and spirit communic
Lunar Magic & Manifesting by the Moon with Jen Sankey
Send us Fan MailHow can working with the moon help you slow down, listen to yourself, and create meaningful change?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome author and professional witch Jen Sankey to explore lunar magic and her book Manifesting by the Moon. Jen shares how the phases of the moon can become a practical framework for manifestation, tar
ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergent Witchcraft with Jenny C. Bell
Send us Fan MailWhat does witchcraft look like when your mind needs movement, novelty, flexibility, or a different way into spiritual practice?Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Jenny C. Bell, author of Divergent Witchcraft: An Inclusive Approach to Making Magic, for an honest and lively conversation about neurodivergent witchcraft. Together, they explore ADHD, autism, dyslexia, rejection
Everyday Kitchen Witchery for the Practicing Witch
Send us Fan MailWhat does kitchen witchery look like once it becomes second nature?In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the lived reality of an advanced kitchen witch practice. They talk about working with fresh ingredients, blessing food, treating the kitchen as sacred space, staying flexible when life gets chaotic, and letting magick become a
Spiritual Protection with Ivo Dominguez Jr
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome returning guest Ivo Dominguez Jr for a practical, thoughtful conversation on protection magic. Together, they explore spiritual immunity, cleansing, shielding, warding, miasma, sacred space, and the difference between grounded protection and overprotection.Ivo shares accessible wisdom on every
Divine Feminine Healing in a Patriarchal World
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the patriarchal wounding of the divine feminine and what it actually means to reclaim feminine power in a world built on imbalance. This conversation goes far beyond gender binaries and into the spiritual, emotional, and cultural conditioning that teaches people to stay small, abandon themselv
Protection Magic: Boundaries, Cord Cutting & Baneful Magick
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles dive deeper into protection magic and the ethical nuance of baneful magick. This is not a fear-driven conversation about cursing for revenge. It is a grounded discussion about boundaries, spiritual self-protection, and what it means to keep yourself safe in difficult times.Together, they explore why p
Tarot Chimera, Symbolist Art, and Magic with Nitasia Rowland
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Elyse Welles is joined by Nitasia Rowland to explore Tarot Chimera, the Symbolist art of Odilon Redon, and the living relationship between art and magic. Together they discuss the Symbolist movement, the dreamlike and spiritual qualities of Redon’s work, and why certain images seem to arrive in the right moment to guide, unsettle, and
Protection Magic for Witches: Shielding, Warding, and Psychic Protection
Send us Fan MailWhat is protection magic, and does it actually work? In this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the foundations of protection magic, including psychic protection, shielding, warding, energy boundaries, and protecting your home. They unpack common misconceptions about spiritual safety, how witches can approach protection without fear, a
Reading Tarot Differently with Laura Tempest Zakroff
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome back Laura Tempest Zakroff to talk about their new book, Tarot by Tempest, and they approach to reading tarot through pattern, rhythm, imagery, and elemental relationships. Together, they explore why tarot does not have to be intimidating, how the Minor Arcana can become more accessible, and w
Why Cultural Attribution Matters in Witchcraft
Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to practice with respect when we borrow from folklore, deity work, and traditions outside our own direct lineage? In this episode, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the importance of cultural attribution in witchcraft and why naming the roots of a practice matters. They talk about the difference between appropriation and respectful engagement, how
AI Spells, Bots, and WitchTok: Practicing Beyond the Scroll
Send us Fan MailIs TikTok ruining witchcraft? In this episode of Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles talk candidly about WitchTok, discernment, and what happens when inexperienced witches end up teaching other beginners. They unpack the “keeping up with the Joneses” pressure social media can create—how polished, aesthetic spell videos can disconnect you from your own practic
Word Witchery and the Poetry Priestess Path with Katie Ness
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, we’re joined by Katie Ness, a witch and priestess whose practice weaves goddess devotion, ancestral connection, and folk magic through the living art of poetry. We talk about “word witchery” as a spiritual path, how listening and silence shape devotional language, and why poetry belongs to everyone, not only trained writers. Katie shar
Slavic Folklore & Animism with Robin Woodruff
Send us Fan MailWe’re joined by Patricia Robin Woodruff of The Roots of Slavic Magic to explore what Slavic magic is, and why it’s often misunderstood. From house spirits like the Domovoy to plant lore traditions involving mugwort and mullein, this conversation weaves animism, folklore, and ancestral cosmology into a grounded introduction for modern practitioners.Learn more at https://patriciarobi
Why Imbolc Matters: Candlemas, Brigid, and the Hearth
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra and Elyse Welles break down why Imbolc matters on the Wheel of the Year, especially when winter feels heavy and motivation is low. They explore the difference between quarter days (solstices and equinoxes) and the often-misunderstood cross-quarter days, and why these seasonal turning points can be the most supportive when we fe
Respectful Deity Work: Culture, Consent, and Trust with Deborah Blake
Send us Fan MailThis time in the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are joined by bestselling author and beloved witchcraft teacher Deborah Blake for a grounded, practical conversation on respectful, responsible deity work for witches and pagans.Together, they explore what changes when deity isn’t “a box you visit,” but part of everyday life, and why cultural context matter
How to Begin a Kitchen Witchery Practice
Send us Fan MailA new year invites new rhythms, and the kitchen is one of the most powerful places to begin. In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore how to start — or refresh — a kitchen witchery practice rooted in green magic, balance, and everyday life.They discuss why kitchen witchery and green witchcraft are inseparable paths, how perfection an
Fiber Magic & Stitch Witchery: Knitting, Ancestral Craft, and Enchanted Thread
Send us Fan MailIn this Yuletide episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are joined by fiber artist and co-host of the Knit a Spell podcast, Katie Rempe, for a deep and soulful conversation about fiber magic, stitch witchery, and ancestral craft.Together they explore knitting, embroidery, mending, sewing, spinning, and textile arts as ancient magical practices — w
Kitchen Witches’ Hearth: Yule Simmer Pot Magic & Year-End Gratitude
Send us Fan MailIn this cozy Yule edition of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles gather around the stove for a heartwarming, fully intuitive simmer pot ritual. Together they explore how scent, memory, and elemental magic weave into one of witchcraft’s simplest yet most profound seasonal practices.Join them as they build two simmer pots — one on the stove and one in a tin
The Dangers of AI in Witchcraft: Protecting Your Practice and Intuition
Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles dive deep into one of the most urgent topics in modern spirituality — the rise of AI in witchcraft. From spellwriting and herbalism to tarot and dream interpretation, witches everywhere are turning to AI for answers — but at what cost?Leandra and Elyse unpack the hidden dangers of us
Reviving the Ancient Gods: Hellenic Polytheism with George Lizos
Send us Fan MailIn this landmark episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, hosts Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles sit down with spiritual teacher, psychic healer, and bestselling author George Lizos to explore the modern revival of Hellenic polytheism — the living religion of the ancient Greek gods.George shares his groundbreaking experience performing the first Hellenic polytheist wedding in Cypru
The Magick of Glamour: How to Enchant, Protect, and Empower Your Presence
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles dive deep into the art of glamour magick — the subtle witchcraft of presence, confidence, and energetic influence. From enchanted lip balms and veiling practices to invisibility glamours and divine self-expression, this conversation redefines what it means to “put on your power.”You’ll hear stories of
Sex, Death & the Body as Temple: Somatic Witchcraft with Melissa Gutierrez
Send us Fan MailWhen the veil thins, the body becomes the first altar. In this candid, unfiltered conversation, somatic coach, witch, and trauma-informed Domme Melissa Gutierrez joins Leandra and Elyse to demystify somatics and show how movement reshapes mind, emotions, and (yes) magick. We explore the twin currents of sex magick and death work—how they naturally braid together in healing, grief,
Kitchen Witch’s Hearth: Protective Pickled Onions & Everyday Magick
Send us Fan MailThis time we’re really in the kitchen. Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles invite you into a cozy, hands-on “Kitchen Witch’s Hearth” session to make quick pickled red onions two ways—while weaving intention, protection, and cleansing into every step. From knife skills and jar-charging to stirring deosil and widdershins, you’ll hear how intuitive cooking becomes spellcraft, why onion
Reclaiming Your Shadow with Tenae Stewart
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, hosts Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Tenae Stewart, the Witch of Lupine Hollow — cottage witch, astrologer, spiritual coach, and author. Together they dive into the mysteries of shadow work, exploring how we can reclaim the parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away, release shame, and step into deeper empowerment.This is a cozy
Kitchen Witch Apple Crisp & Magickal Spices – Magick Kitchen Hearth
Send us Fan MailJoin hosts Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles in this special “Kitchen Witch’s Hearth” episode, where they take listeners straight into the heart of their craft — the kitchen. This cozy cooking session celebrates the magic of everyday ingredients. As they prepare a simple apple crisp with plums and oats, the witches discuss why using up seasonal produce is an act of gratitude to th
Living Mayan Magic & Decolonizing the Occult with Solomon Pakal
Send us Fan MailThe Magick Kitchen Podcast welcomes occult practitioner and historian Solomon Pickle for an in-depth exploration of living Mayan traditions, decolonizing magical practice, and the importance of historical context in the craft. From ancient Mesoamerican cosmology and cyclical time to the dangers of pseudo-archaeology, Solomon shares how his lineage and research are shaping a new, au
Lion's Gate Portal Magic: Harnessing Leo Energy in Witchcraft
Send us Fan MailJoin The Magick Kitchen Podcast as we explore the mystical Lion's Gate Portal – a powerful cosmic alignment of Sirius and the Leo sun. Perfect for beginner witches, this episode illuminates what the Lion's Gate is in simple terms. It offers ritual tips, shadow work guidance, decodes symbols like the Blue Ray and number 8, and helps you harness Leo energy for transformatio
Weather Magick: How to Work with Spirits of Storm, Wind, and Sky
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the art of weather magick—from calling in clouds as a child to co-creating with storm spirits as an experienced witch. Learn how to ethically connect with the elements, work with weather deities and nature spirits, and build a reciprocal relationship with land and sky. Whether you're new
Everyone Can Be a Womb Witch: Understanding Our Cycles for Magic and Health with Angelica Merritt
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are joined by Angelica Merritt, author of 'Womb Witch', the first and only inclusive book on menstrual cycles and connecting to them on a spiritual level. A trained herbalist, her work is holistically engaged with the ways we can connect to our cycles. Learn more about Angelica and purchase Womb Witch here.Support the Podcast!Join the Rebel Mystic Coven
Sacred Community as a Spiritual Container for Transformation - (S9E6)
Send us Fan MailIn this heart-opening episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles reunite in person to share powerful insights on building spiritual community through retreats, mentorship, and sacred containers. From immersive pilgrimages to Earth Priestess initiations, they explore how online and in-person spiritual spaces can transform your path. Tune in for stories
Hexing the Patriarchy & Reclaiming Hearth Power with Irisanya Moon (S9E5)
Send us Fan MailIn this firelit episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome back priestess, author, and Reclaiming witch Irisanya Moon to explore the transformative power of the hearth, community care, and magic rooted in radical love.Together, we invoke Hestia, goddess of the sacred flame and communal spaces, and discuss how her wisdom guides us to dismantle
Summer Rituals & Kitchen Witchcraft | Magick Kitchen Podcast (S9E4)
Send us Fan MailIncludes a Free Summer Ritual Recipe from Leandra!Summer brings expansion, warmth, and connection—and in this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore how to align your spiritual practice with the rhythm of the season.We dive into the magic of moonlight gardens, seasonal herbs, and kitchen witchcraft, and reflect on the divine child archetyp
S9E3 - Walking the Poison Path with Coby Michael
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, we journey into the enigmatic realm of the Poison Path with Coby Michael, esteemed author of The Poison Path Herbal. Coby unveils the esoteric traditions of working with potent plant allies—those often shrouded in mystery and caution—highlighting their roles in magic, healing, and spiritual transformation.Our conversation delves into t
S9E2 - Sacred Plant Magic with Amy Blackthorn
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leandra and Elyse welcome their friend and renowned herbalist Amy Blackthorn to the Magick Kitchen to dive into Amy’s new book, Blackthorn’s Book of Sacred Plant Magic, exploring how to build deeper spiritual connections with plant spirits through therapeutic practice, subconscious learning, and intuitive divination. Join us for an inspiring conversation on weaving
S9E1 - The Witch's Allies: Animal Familiars, Fetches, and the Truth About Working with Familiars with Dodie Graham McKay
Send us Fan MailIn the season 9 premiere, Elyse and Leandra sit down in the magick kitchen with Dodie Graham McKay, author of 'The Witch's Ally', an incredible book on working with familiars. You'll learn that familiars aren't always animals, and in fact, historically, animals aren't the most common type of familiar. And the polar bear story Dodie shares from her time
S8E13 - Queer Rites of Passage and Daring to Be Visible in The Queer Community with Enfys J Book
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Elyse gets real with a bit of a bolder coming out conversation with Enfys J Book, bestselling author of Queer Qabalah and their newest book, Queer Rites. We discuss the importance of rites of passage, almost lost from our modern world, and how important they are to infuse into our magical practices and traditions. We also go deep on the challenges of cis presenting
S8E12 - At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Honoring the Season of Spring & Ways to Celebrate the Equinox/Ostara
Send us Fan MailIn this episode... its time to welcome... SPRING! Leandra and Elyse share recipes and reflections on how best to embrace this time of year. Click here for Leandra's Tea Party ☕ and Ostara recipes. 🥚Elyse is hosting a Spring Equinox Retreat in Havre de Grace, MD! Make and take home a gemstone crystal bottle of protection oil and learn land spirits connection at the oldest rive
S8E11 - Divine Dirt: A Direct Relationship with Land in Magic with Charity Bedell
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Elyse & Leandra chat with Charity Bedell, author of 'Divine Dirt'. We discuss the importance of bringing the land into our lives through magic and ritual with dirt, and why this magickal ingredient is not to be overlooked.Charity L. Bedell, also known as Loona Wynd, is the author of 'Divine Dirt', one of the coauthors of The Modern-Day Witch
S8E10 - Why Witches Shouldn't Be Poor with Pamela Chen
Send us Fan MailThis time in the Magick Kitchen, its time to talk about the elephant in the room: witches shouldn't be poor. In this episode, Leandra and Elyse are joined by Pamela Chen, author of 'Wealth Witchery', coming April 2025. We talk about her Four Realms approach to wealth witchery; the limiting beliefs that hold many of us back; and how we can reframe our mindsets when wo
S8E9 - Decolonizing Mythology Through the Myths of Inanna and Tiamat
Send us Fan MailAnd now for something completely different: Storytime! But first, we're getting cerebral. In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Elyse and Leandra share their perspectives on decolonizing mythology. We discuss the truth about working with deities, and the reality of personal gnosis. We also discuss the importance of critical contexts for the classical portrayals of god
S8E8 - Magickal Self Defense for a New Administration with Nicholas Pearson
Send us Fan MailThis time in the Magick Kitchen we are welcoming back the amazing and wise Nicholas Pearson. We tackle the difficulty of this inauguration and the challenges we might be facing, and provide solutions and ideas for empowerment through it all. Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for more than 30 years. He began teaching crystal workshops in high s
S8E7 - OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! + Lilith Dorsey Saves the World
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Leandra and Elyse celebrate 100 episodes! We look back at the guests we've had, give you some behind the scenes of how it all began, and tell you our plans moving forward. Our guest is Lilith Dorsey. Lilith hails from many magickal traditions, including Afro-Caribbean, Celtic, and Indigenous American spirituality. Their traditional education focused on Plant S
S8E6 - At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Finding Winter's Warmth + Recipes for Your Pets
Send us Fan MailIn this Winter installment of our seasonal series, At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth, we are discussing how we really feel about the season that offers its challenges, what the Christmas Spirit really means, and sharing our favorite recipes: for humans AND your animal companions.Click here to take a Gardens of the Mystic Quiz. Beginning in January.Take Hold of the Red Thread with
S8E5 - What Deity Work is ACTUALLY Like + The Truth About Hell vs. Hades with Jamie Waggoner
Send us Fan MailCelebrating Our 100th Episode! Jamie Waggoner is a Pagan priestess, philosopher, writer, and teacher. She cofounded the Way of Weaver, a gender-inclusive program of magical inquiry, social justice, and community building. Jamie has studied folklore, mythology, and the occult for more than twenty years and has been a devotee of Hades since 2016. Visit her at JamieWaggoner.comSupport
S8E4 - Ozark Mountain Magic with Brandon Weston
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, join Elyse in an interview with Brandon Weston, author of Granny Thornapple's Book of Charms and Ozark Folk Magic. Brandon Weston (Fayetteville, AR) is a healer, writer, and folklorist who owns and operates Ozark Healing Traditions, an online collective of articles, lectures, and workshops focusing on the Ozark Mountain region. As a practicing folk healer, his
S8E3 - Sacred Tears with Courtney Weber
Send us Fan MailIn this emotional episode, Leandra and Elyse share their thoughts and an uplifting message of community in the results of the 2024 US election. We also interview Courtney Weber about her new book, Sacred Tears, in an unplanned yet relatable conversation about grief in the pagan community and how to navigate loss as a witch.Support the Podcast!Join the Rebel Mystic Coven Inner Circl
S8E2 - Why Witchcraft Isn't Safe with Christopher Penczak
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk with Elder of the Craft and cofounder of the Temple of Witchcraft and TempleFest, Christopher Penczak. Christopher is a multiaward-winning author and teacher. He has written over 20 books, and has been a teacher of the Craft for more than 40 years. In this deep conversation, we hear the wisdom of experience on how witchcraft can change your life, how it real
S8E1 - The Magic of Crows & Ravens: From Irish Myth to Modern Science with Rick de Yampert
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we're kicking off season 8 and the witchiest month of the year with a corvid conversation. We talk all about the myth and science behind what makes crows and ravens so witchy. Join Elyse in an interview with Rick de Yampert, author of the new book "Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth, and Magic of Sacred Corvids". Rick de Yampert is a Florida resident an
S7E13 - What Does it Mean to Be a Witch? Initiation and Tradition with Fio Gede Parma
Send us Fan MailIn the season 7 finale, Leandra and Elyse are joined by Fio Gede Parma to discuss their book 'The Witch Belongs to the World', and its major themes: what does it really mean to be a witch? We talk about what initiation really is, the pros and cons of following a particular lineage, and the ins and outs of Fio's tradition, the Wildwood Tradition from so-called Austra
S7E12 - Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Transitioning to Autumn + Civil Disobedience with Beck Lawrence
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into the ways we transition into autumn, aka the Season of the Witch, as kitchen witches, the shadow work we do, the way ancestors inform this time, and the fun recipes we love to make! We kick off with a discussion with Beck Lawrence, proprietor of the Serpent's Key in Hanover to share the ways you can get involved to help us help them Legalize Tarot
S7E11 - Animal Familiars and Practical, Everyday Witchcraft with Deborah Blake
Send us Fan MailWe welcome to the Magick Kitchen the prolific author Deborah Blake. She is an expert on familiars, and well-known for her series, the ever-practical "Everyday Witch" books. She has also written numerous fiction series, including the Baba Yaga/Broken Riders paranormal romance novels, the Veiled Magic urban fantasy novels, and the Catskills Pet Rescue cozy mystery series. L
S7E10 - Sigil Witchery, Embodiment, & Modern Traditional Witchcraft with Laura Tempest Zakroff
Send us Fan MailJoin Laura Tempest Zakroff, bestselling author of Sigil Witchery, Visual Alchemy, Weave the Liminal, and many more, as we talk all things sigils, embodiment through belly dancing and other forms of movement, and her tradition, Modern Traditional Witchcraft. Learn more about her works, classes, and the upcoming Sigil Witchery Oracle here: www.LauraTempestZakroff.comFor more informat
S7E9 - Community Mindsets Rooted in Simple, "Small" Magic: the Lessons of Appalachian Folk Practice with Byron Ballard
Send us Fan MailThis time in the Magick Kitchen, we're having a cup of tea with H. Byron Ballard, a Priestess and pagan community leader for over 50 years. We discuss the simple ways of communing with spirits that Ballard's work extolls, including her newest book, Small Magic. We also look at land spirit work in detail, and discuss the importance of community and putting down roots when
S7E8 - Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Summer Potions & Fire Magic
Send us Fan MailIt's time for another installment in the seasonal series, Kitchen Witch's Hearth, where Leandra and Elyse share our favorite ways to honor (and survive 🥵) summer: from potions and iced teas, to fire rituals and rage clearing. Sign up for the waitlist 'Know Thyself', Elyse's retreat in Delphi April 2025: https://forms.gle/xJYWRW9BoHgxxn7r9Day Retreats to Anc
S7E7 - Celtic Spirituality with Morpheus Ravenna
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen, Elyse and Leandra sit down with Morpheus Ravenna, historian and author of "Magic of the Otherworld". We discuss the complications and misconceptions of 'Celtic' spirituality and cultures, and look at the practices we do have record of and what we don't and how one might actually practice Celtic witchcraft, folk magic,
S7E6 - Sacred Waters and Holy Wells
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, journey to sacred waters and holy wells with Elyse and Leandra and learn ways to use sacred waters in your practice. A special thank you to Jenna C. for her research!FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join Leandra as she walks you through managing your energy and the energy you encounter! Get free access to their workshop HERE!Join Leandra in The Rebel Myst
S7E5 - Victorian Spiritualism with Steele Alexandra Douris
Send us Fan MailElyse & Leandra welcome Steele Alexandra Douris to the Magick Kitchen to dive deep into the Victorian spiritualist movement, a foremother of witchcraft. We talk seances, ectoplasm, crystal balls, pre-Raphelite art and the medievalist movement, and how witches today can be inspired and informed about our history. Learn more about Steele at @steelearcana on Instagram.FREE Course,
S7E4 - Tips for the Indoorsy Green Witch: Houseplant Hortocculture with Devin Hunter
Send us Fan MailElyse and Leandra are joined by Devin Hunter, author of 'Houseplant Hortocculture' now available here from Llewellyn. We discuss indoor plant magic and green witchery, and a bit of behind the scenes of how the book came to be. Devin Hunter is the bestselling author of The Witch's Book of Power, The Witch's Book of Spirits, The Witch's Book of Mysteries, th
S7E3 - Slavic Witchcraft with Madame Pamita
Send us Fan MailMadame Pamita joins Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen to discuss Ukrainian witchcraft, its similarities across the Baltic and Balkan states, and how today, during the Ukraine War, folk practices are stronger than ever.Madame Pamita is the author of Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft, coauthor of The Witch's Sun Sign Series: Cancer Witch with Ivo Dominguez Jr, and she ru
S7E2 - Finding Ancestral Veneration Practices that Work for You ft. Ben Stimpson
Send us Fan MailThis week, Elyse and Leandra are joined by Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers, an incredible book (perhaps the definitive one) on ancestor work. The veil is thin at Beltaine, as it is Samhain in the southern hemisphere, so May is a great time to connect to your ancestors joyfully. If you've been wanting to connect, this is the time to reach out! Ben Stimpson (He/They/T
S7E1 - At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Plant Allies
Send us Fan MailElyse and Leandra invite you to join us at the kitchen witch's hearth, a new seasonal series in which we share tips for the kitchen witch. We kick off season seven with Plant Allies, perfect for spring: how to meet them and incorporate them into cooking and other kitchen witchery.FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed
S6E13 - Growing Up with the Land Spirits: Obeah & Multicultural Magic with Emma Kathryn
Send us Fan MailThis week, we're joined in the Magick Kitchen by Emma Kathryn, author of "Season Songs" and "Witch Life." Emma talks with Leandra and Elyse about the way land spirits and folk practices can ground us in ourselves, especially when we come from a multicultural background. She talks about her time growing up playing in the wilds and how that informed her pract
S6E12 - Get the Most Out of Aries Season with Diotima Mantinea
Send us Fan MailWe're talking about Aries season and how all of us, no matter how much we've got in our chart, can harness the power of Aries season and make the most of the bustle of Spring. Diotima Mantinea has over 50 years of astrology experience and is the recent co-author of Aries Witch, part of the Witch's Sun Sign series. Connect with her at uraniaswell.com FREE Course, Ener
S6E11 - Understanding Astrology & the Importance of Community with Ivo Dominguez, Jr
Send us Fan MailPull up a chair in the Magick Kitchen as we sit down with Ivo Dominguez, Jr. With over 45 years in the Craft, Ivo shares stories and perspectives of the trends and changes over his life. He explores the astrological impact and explanations of the ebb and flow of many topics: the solitary vs. initiatory approaches to magick, community ritual and public engagement, and more. We talk
S6E10 - Hex Your Ex: Revenge Spells & Breakup Magic
Send us Fan MailThis time in the Magick Kitchen, we're thinking about the challenges of baneful magic in matters of the heart. We're looking at every angle so you can make the right decision about using magic after a breakup to empower you forward on your path.This is part 2 of a Valentine's Day series on love magick, following part 1: S6E9 - Love Magick Explained.FREE Course, Energ
S6E9 - Love Magick Explained
Send us Fan Mail"Go erotic, not erratic!" This month in the Magick Kitchen, we're discussing love magick and all its complicated angles- self-love, s** magic, and more. In this first episode, we discuss all the angles of what love means and how to use that energy for your magic and grow your spiritual practice. Join us for part 2, where we help you decide if you should hex your ex..
S6E8 - Animism and Witchcraft with Author Nathan M. Hall
Send us Fan MailJoin Elyse & Leandra as they welcome Nathan M. Hall, Elyse's fellow columnist at the Wild Hunt and debut author of "Path of the Moonlit Hedge: Animistic Witchcraft". We're discussing animism, from the commodification of herbalism, to the partnership-based power dynamic of spirit work, to mushroom magic and the psychedelic revolution of today, to, of course,
S6E7 - Creativity & Magick with Astrea Taylor
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, sit down in the Magick Kitchen with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Astrea Taylor, author of "Inspiring Creativity Through Magick: How to Ritualize Your Art & Attract the Creative Spirit". We discuss the intersection of creativity and magick, and how as witches we can harness creative energy regardless of talent or audience. An eclectic pagan witch wi
S6E6 - Christmas with a Druid: Yuletide Tarot & Druidry with Kristoffer Hughes
Send us Fan MailHave a seat in the Magick Kitchen this Christmas with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Kristoffer Hughes, creator of the Yuletide tarot and author of the Book of Druidry. Hear our personal tarot readings with the Yuletide tarot deck, and learn more about Druidry from the Chief Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order in Wales himself. Kristoffer is a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of t
S6E5.5 - BONUS Yuletide Episode: A Secret History of Christmas Baking with Linda Raedisch
Send us Fan MailA Blessed Yule to all! A Secret History of Christmas Baking was such a delightful read, we had to fit this in as a bonus episode for the Yuletide season! This week in the Magick Kitchen we're sitting down with Linda Raedisch, a culinary historian and author. Learn more about Linda and buy her books, including her debut novel also released in 2023, Turn Left at the Mooncrow Ske
S6E5 - Bruja Curandera & Brujeria: Mexican Magic with Wendy Mata, Bruja
Send us Fan MailJoin Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen while we welcome Wendy Mata, a bruja (Mexican witch) and owner of Bruja Power Botanica. She discusses her cultural approach to magic, the true power of the energy we can send with our magic, and the ways we can connect to our culture through magic and witchcraft.Wendy is an author, generational bruja (witch), healer, world traveler, and
S6E4 - The Empowerment of Hoodoo with expert Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani, author of "Conjuring the Calabash"
Send us Fan MailThis time in the Magick Kitchen, we're delving into Hoodoo with Priestess Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani. 8th Generation Witch, Egun Medium, and a Priestess of OYA in the Yoruba system of spirituality, Bomani introduces us to hoodoo as not just a spirituality, but a practice of empowerment. From sex magic to kitchen spells and beyond, our conversation covers it all. Conjuring th
S6E3 - Experiential Witchcraft, Mentorship & Building an Intuitive Practice ft. Jamie Della, author of "Box of Magick"
Send us Fan MailJoin Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen as we welcome Jamie Della, author of Box of Magick. We're discussing the role of mentorship and how it inspires a magical path, and how witchcraft is an experiential practice that guides us to form an intuitive practice. Learn more about Jamie at jamiedella.com and follow Jamie @jamiedellawrites on FB and Insta. Join Elyse's Ma
S6E2 - Blood & Bone: Using Dark Magick
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we're going into the side of darker magic for Samhain and discussing the aspects of witchcraft and magical ingredients that might make the modern witch squeamish. Content warning: blood, menstrual blood, urine, bone magic, and discussions of using animal parts and spirits ethically in your magic.This episode is the final of three episodes of our Samhain spookt
S6E1 - Witch Wars: Competition vs. Collaboration in the Spiritual Community
Send us Fan MailThis episode dives into witch wars, the complicated and frustrating side effect of the witch wound. The patriarchy tries to pit witches against each other, but Elyse and Leandra are here to explore how we can lift each other up and collaborate instead of compete in the witchcraft and paganism community.This episode is the second in three episodes of our Samhain spooktacular: three
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